First off, the location is superb. Within walking distance to Chinatown, the beautiful Lau Pa Sat hawkers center, Gardens by the Bay and, of course, Marina Bay Sands. The hotel is also one block from the local bus line to the Orchard Road shopping area. So, a very convenient hotel.
The hotel itself is in excellent condition. It having a small real estate footprint, it has a modest lobby where they serve the free buffet-style breakfast, but who needs a massive lobby to hang around it. The room was spacious, clean and perfectly functional. Lots of lighting options, blackout curtains, big TV and plenty of fast hot water in the shower. The Bencoolen is a great centrally located base for a trip to Singapore. I stayed two nights. The desk people were very polite and helpful, even though they were very busy at times. I did not use the pool.